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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-24-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 937
Posted By daveandbonscott
I need one too! If anyone knows where to get one...

I need one too! If anyone knows where to get one or how much it might be to do a Computer Created copy I'd really appreciate it. The hardware has an internal spring mechanism that is rather...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-15-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,614
Posted By daveandbonscott
We have a 2007 Honda Ridgeline and we tow...

We have a 2007 Honda Ridgeline and we tow Bernice, a 1977 17 ' Boler easily although gas consumption increases dramatically!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-02-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
Posted By daveandbonscott
We have a '77 17' vintage Boler and our 2007...

We have a '77 17' vintage Boler and our 2007 Ridgeline tows it easily.
With great bias, and respect for the excellent and correct suggestions of others, I'd offer the opinion that if I was in your...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-09-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By daveandbonscott
I've talked to those fellows at a Bolerama and...

I've talked to those fellows at a Bolerama and they certainly have the "modern" equipment in their rigs. They may well work only on production of their rigs however?
Again, I think there is a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-07-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By daveandbonscott
I too own a '77 17' Boler Write to me and we...

I too own a '77 17' Boler
Write to me and we can talk about renos
improvements and resources
Dave and Bernice the Boler
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-15-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By daveandbonscott
We have a '77 Boler 17ft. We washed the ensolite...

We have a '77 Boler 17ft. We washed the ensolite with soap and water. We put on a coat of primer, then a coat of white paint. Looks great, smell great.

Some of the smeil may come from damp wood?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-11-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,816
Posted By daveandbonscott
You have two entry points for water into your...

You have two entry points for water into your Boler.
The one you connect with a hose and screw tight first is the one that connects directly to the sink taps and will operate as you turn on and off...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-26-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By daveandbonscott
I need a new knob on one of my fridge dials. ...

I need a new knob on one of my fridge dials.
Its a Dometic.
Any chance you have that - either purchase or share
604 553 4946 New Westminster. 77 Boler 17 ft
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-11-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By daveandbonscott
Here is the missing knob location and the style...

Here is the missing knob location and the style needed
Thanks for your help - any suggestions on gerrymandering or w.h.y.
would be welcom

The Model Number is RM136E

Dave and Bonnie and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-09-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By daveandbonscott
Cool Knob for Dometic Fridge - '77 17' Boler

Can anyone help me source a replacement knob for my Dometic Fridge.
The knob is the dial one that turns from batt to elec to propane. Mine broke due to agedness
thanks

Dave and Bonnie Scott ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,138
Posted By daveandbonscott
I tow a 17 ft 1977 Boler easily with my V6 2007...

I tow a 17 ft 1977 Boler easily with my V6 2007 Honda Ridgeline. Consider a transmission cooler, but I don't have one and it never heats up the engine. I towed from Vancouver to Winnipeg and back...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-10-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By daveandbonscott
You might try Vintage Trailer Supply.com

You might try Vintage Trailer Supply.com
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-10-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By daveandbonscott
Hi Tyler. Welcome to the bigger world of 17...

Hi Tyler. Welcome to the bigger world of 17 footers. Name it. and there are no stupid questions among Boleriters!! huge expertise and saavy await you.
We have a '77 Bernice and same story -...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,066
Posted By daveandbonscott
We have a'77 Boler that sat 15 years in the bush...

We have a'77 Boler that sat 15 years in the bush on Shuswap Lake.
We repainted the ensolite, and refloored using that click flooring.
Also firmed up some of the structure like the counter/stove...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By daveandbonscott
thanks Glenn. I just caught my boo-boo.

thanks Glenn. I just caught my boo-boo.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By daveandbonscott
Oops I just saw you're talking about a 5th wheel....

Oops I just saw you're talking about a 5th wheel. No way you can have a
5th wheel and access the under storage at the back of a Honda Ridgeline
Sorry. My error, I should have read that !!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By daveandbonscott
what is the reason for the two not matching? I...

what is the reason for the two not matching?
I find this interesting, as the Honda Ridgeline has a good sized
6 cylinder engine for towing and I have had no trouble, and I don't have sway bars...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By daveandbonscott
You don't lose access really. The tailgate opens...

You don't lose access really. The tailgate opens from top or side. The hidden compartment in a Honda Ridgeline is a really bonus for towing as you can keep any accessories there - like chocks,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By daveandbonscott
I tow a1977 17’ Boler with my 2007 Honda...

I tow a1977 17’ Boler with my 2007 Honda Ridgeline
No problems with towing
I would recommend an RV dealer wire your truck. Also buy an electric brake connect if your trailer has brakes.
No...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,885
Posted By daveandbonscott
Every year I wash and then polish my 77 Boler...

Every year I wash and then polish my 77 Boler with Zep floor polish. There is satisfaction in seeing the paint job gleam in the sun. I find flat finish to be too dull. It's a choice, and this is...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-03-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,832
Posted By daveandbonscott
I'd recommend you take the time to obtain a quote...

I'd recommend you take the time to obtain a quote from a boat or RV painter just to see if doing it on your own is worth it. The potential of error is much diminished by going with the experts or at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-11-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
Posted By daveandbonscott
My '77 Boler had a weak spot at the door. The...

My '77 Boler had a weak spot at the door. The Hitch people in Burnaby came up with welding a metal plate to the frame where it was weak and works really well. The floor is supported by the plate...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-01-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,975
Posted By daveandbonscott
I clean my 77' Boler 17' (all fiberglass) first...

I clean my 77' Boler 17' (all fiberglass) first with Bartender's Friend well diluted
Then I use Zep Floor Polish - just wipe it on like you were cleaning your kitchen counter. 1/2 hour between 5-6...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-15-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 492
Posted By daveandbonscott
Fridge Knob

Have I got a good one! My knob in my'77 Dometic fridge broke - admit to too much pressure and aged plastic! Anyone have an old Dometic with knobs?
I would love to get an original knob - just one!...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-30-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,795
Posted By daveandbonscott
You have made excellent points on the towing...

You have made excellent points on the towing issues. I just wanted to add a detail on the towing issues - there are many types of tow bars that can be used so that the trailer is towed evenly rather...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-23-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,410
Posted By daveandbonscott
I can easily recommend Travco RV repair in...

I can easily recommend Travco RV repair in Burnaby. They have worked on my 1977 17' Boler and price was very reasonable and the knowledge/skill/result very satisfactory

Dave and "Bernice"
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By daveandbonscott
I found out from travco rv in burnaby bc that...

I found out from travco rv in burnaby bc that there are two off positions for your oven dial one says off the other next to it says pilot off! If you don’t shut it off the pilot leaks a little...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By daveandbonscott
Great advice thx so much. I’ll will do soap...

Great advice thx so much. I’ll will do soap test and take trailer to a propane tester. So helpful to have this forum!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By daveandbonscott
Boler propane leak

Help? I have a propane leak somewhere. What’s happening is when I use my propane for my ‘77 Boler Dometic 3way fridge it all works fine but I get a bothersome smell and it’s likely a leak somewhere....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-06-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 548
Posted By daveandbonscott
here's a common colour stripe on a 77' 17' Boler

here's a common colour stripe on a 77' 17' Boler
Forum: Money Matters 08-20-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By daveandbonscott
Buying a trailer in the USof A and registering it in Canada

I have heard there are restrictions on age of trailer that can be imported to Canada. Also, I too would like to know what is the process to purchase in USA and bring to Canada permanently? Thanks...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-12-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,691
Posted By daveandbonscott
Thunderworks You're right, your issue is...

Thunderworks

You're right, your issue is the important one - just so minor in terms of Ridgeline towing that I focused on the gas aspect.

It's so easy to forget you're towing a trailer, you...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-12-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,691
Posted By daveandbonscott
I have to agree with Gator. I have a Honda...

I have to agree with Gator. I have a Honda Ridgeline circa 2007 in Canada.
I am on the west coast and travelled from Vancouver to Winnipeg ( sort of like going from Seattle to Fargo N Dakota)...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-05-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,872
Posted By daveandbonscott
I have a 2007 Ridgeline and I towed a 17' Boler...

I have a 2007 Ridgeline and I towed a 17' Boler from Vancouver to Winnipeg and back - never had a problem with anything. I do have electric brakes on the trailer. The Ridgeline will easily tow your...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By daveandbonscott
Bernice is a 77' 17 footer we have been fixing up...

Bernice is a 77' 17 footer we have been fixing up and using.

We had the same problem. We just kept at it with a scraper, as the other fellow suggests. After, we put down click laminate...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By daveandbonscott
Kathryn You might be able to use date of mfg...

Kathryn
You might be able to use date of mfg of the water heater, the fridge, the stove the furnace, and maybe the water storage tank? Photographs of exterior and interior can help readers match...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-31-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By daveandbonscott
thank you all three of you for your input. ...

thank you all three of you for your input. redbarron55 you describe my tonque operation exactly. I will do the search, k corbin. And now I can be sure it's on tight, John

So appreciative of this...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-30-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By daveandbonscott
Boler tongue replacement

I have a 77 Boler and my hitch tongue is worn out enough that it may not be all that safe. I want to replace it. Anyone who can help with sourcing the tongue replacement and removing/replacing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-07-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By daveandbonscott
My ‘77 Boler Bernice has a piano hinge just like...

My ‘77 Boler Bernice has a piano hinge just like yours so keep it like that with new caulking! Works fine. Great you have both locking clips for travelling!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-23-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,609
Posted By daveandbonscott
Stella I am also concerned about going through...

Stella
I am also concerned about going through the fibreglass. If its simple a blind pulley, maybe find something else to glue onto the ensolite (elephant skin) like a small rectangle of wood and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-23-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,609
Posted By daveandbonscott
Stella I don't think the "elephant" skin will...

Stella
I don't think the "elephant" skin will hold the screw. You'll have to go through the skin and into the fiberglass. It is not very thick either so you just want to go as deep as necessary...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-20-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By daveandbonscott
I'd be pretty sure it's paint, and the original...

I'd be pretty sure it's paint, and the original factory colour. I have a 77' 17 ft Boler and it and many others have this beige/yellow color. You can look at Bolers for sale on line and check the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-05-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,039
Posted By daveandbonscott
I have a 17 foot Boler 1977. It was outside for...

I have a 17 foot Boler 1977. It was outside for 15 years summer and winter. I cleaned it using warm water and Bartender's Friend - an inexpensive "comet" like abrasive cleaner that is less abrasive...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By daveandbonscott
Deb Hi from Dave and Bonnie and "Bernice" =...

Deb
Hi from Dave and Bonnie and "Bernice" = 1977 Boler 17' I tow with a V6 Honda Ridgeline easily; although Bernice weighs in at 2990 lbs with little in it and no water in the tanks. ( I had it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,194
Posted By daveandbonscott
Mystery Water

I have a similar Boler - 17" 1977
Had some water appear in middle of floor aisle between stove side and fridge/washroom side. We live in Vancouver, where it rains a fair bit.

Two ideas: water...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-04-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 874
Posted By daveandbonscott
Smile Stove replacement Boler '77

The rust demons have won! Want to replace the 3 burner stove on my '77 17 ft Boler. Looking for something that will easily replace it. Please give advice including stove sources in Canada. Thanks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-30-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 898
Posted By daveandbonscott
Boler stovetop tie downs

Does anyone have a video of how to install the little iron wires ( 2 per element) that hold down the iron pot rest on the 3 burner stoves?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-27-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,638
Posted By daveandbonscott
clean cozy compact colourful all critical...

clean cozy compact colourful
all critical characteristics of Bolers
very nicely done
love the colour
Bernice the Boler New West BC
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,607
Posted By daveandbonscott
Boler door weather stripping

My '77 17 ft Boler door closes very well, but it does need weatherstripping as the closing isn't "tight" ( 52 years takes a toll)!
I did buy some weather stripping that had a sticky side down and I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-11-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,623
Posted By daveandbonscott
Grey Water Black Water Tanks

Amis
I have a '77 17' Boler. There is in the documents section the manual for Bolers and that may help a bit. In my Boler, there are two lines to get water in - one with a female end for city...
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